Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) jetting off from here.
Viru Viru International Airport is located in Santa Cruz. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rio De Janeiro to VVI.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to VVI leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
79.57% of flights taking off from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Rio De Janeiro to VVI flight? Relax in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 78.67%.
About Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Consider booking a hotel near VVI if you're catching a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Book a Viru Viru International Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Keddy By Europcar can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Santa Cruz and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport is 100 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 246 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to VVI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Santa Cruz. July is when most people book flights from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Santa Cruz is September, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Rio De Janeiro to VVI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Viru Viru International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Explore more of Bolivia
Montero is just one of the many cities in Bolivia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Santa Cruz. Around 40 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include SAMASA Parque Recreacional De Montero, Plaza Principal de Montero and la cruz Park.
Around 16 kilometres north of Santa Cruz, Warnes is another essential stop in Bolivia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to #MiEKoParqueSeguro Ecologico, Plazuela Melchor Pinto and Plaza Principal de Warnes.
